Pool day passes in Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah's pool day passes divide between two areas: Marjan Island, a string of man-made beaches 75 minutes from central Dubai, and Al Hamra, a quieter mainland stretch 25 kilometres to the south. Almost every international chain on Marjan Island has private Gulf beach access. Al Hamra is less crowded and noticeably cheaper.

Twelve hotels have confirmed day pass access, from AED 70 at Al Hamra Village Hotel to AED 210 for an all-inclusive adult at Rixos. Most include F&B credit; at Cove Rotana and InterContinental it's fully redeemable, so lunch on-site brings the net cost to zero. Dubai has comparable resorts, but weekday passes in RAK run 20 to 40% cheaper.

Marjan Island fills on weekends. Rove Al Marjan and Cove Rotana regularly reach capacity by midday on Fridays and Saturdays, so arrive early or book ahead. Rixos requires advance booking regardless of day. For weekday visits (Sunday through Wednesday), most properties accept walk-ins.

• Rove Al Marjan Island (AED 100 weekday / about $27). Lowest confirmed price on Marjan Island; beach access included.
• Radisson Resort Marjan Island (AED 150 / about $41). Family-friendly with lockers and structured beach access.
• Mövenpick Al Marjan Island (AED 150 weekday / about $41). Wibit floating waterpark offshore; strongest family option.
• Cove Rotana Resort (AED 150 weekday / about $41). Fully redeemable credit; net cost zero if you lunch on-site.
• InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah (AED 150 weekday / about $41). Fully redeemable on food and beverages; health club included.
• ULA Ras Al Khaimah (AED 200 weekday / about $54). Open until 10pm; suits afternoon and evening visits.
• Anantara Mina Al Arab (AED 200 weekday / about $54). Mangrove waterway views; private cabana option available.
• Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah (AED 200 weekday / about $54). Four pools; Kids Club and swim-up bar included.
• Rixos Bab Al Bahr (AED 210 weekday / about $57). Genuinely all-inclusive; meals and drinks without credit limits.
• Al Hamra Village Hotel (AED 70 weekday / about $19). Cheapest day pass in RAK; quiet beach away from Marjan Island crowds.
• Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort (AED 200 / about $54). Largest lagoon pool in RAK; breakfast plus AED 150 F&B credit.
• Ritz-Carlton Al Hamra Beach (AED 200 / about $54). Villa-only property; quiet Gulf views on the Al Hamra beachfront.

How much does a pool day pass in Ras Al Khaimah cost?

Weekday passes start at AED 70 at Al Hamra Village Hotel and reach AED 210 for a single all-inclusive adult at Rixos. Weekend rates run roughly 25 to 40% higher at most properties.

Hotel	Weekday	Weekend	F&B included
Al Hamra Village Hotel	AED 70	AED 100–129	AED 55 (weekend only)
Rove Al Marjan Island	AED 100	AED 150	AED 50
Radisson Resort Marjan	AED 150	AED 150	AED 50
Mövenpick Al Marjan	AED 150	AED 200	AED 100
Cove Rotana	AED 150	AED 200	Fully redeemable
InterContinental RAK	AED 150	AED 250	Fully redeemable
ULA Ras Al Khaimah	AED 200	AED 250	AED 100
Anantara Mina Al Arab	AED 200	AED 250	AED 100
Sofitel Al Hamra	AED 200	AED 200	Breakfast + AED 150
Waldorf Astoria RAK	AED 200	AED 250	AED 150
Ritz-Carlton Al Hamra	AED 200	AED 200	AED 100
Rixos Bab Al Bahr	AED 210	AED 250	All-inclusive

Cove Rotana and InterContinental passes are fully redeemable: if you spend the entry fee on food and drinks, the visit costs nothing net. Sofitel's breakfast inclusion pushes its effective dining value to AED 350 for AED 200 entry. Rixos is the only property where meals and beverages are included without a separate credit system.

How do you book a pool day pass in Ras Al Khaimah?

Book directly with the hotel by phone or WhatsApp. Prices are the same or lower than third-party platforms, and direct bookings are easier to cancel or adjust if plans change. Most RAK resorts accept WhatsApp reservations, which is the fastest option for same-day and next-day bookings.

Marjan Island resorts fill quickly on weekends. Rove and Cove Rotana regularly reach capacity by midday Friday and Saturday; arrive by 9am or book in advance. Rixos requires advance booking regardless of day. Sofitel and the Ritz-Carlton have limited capacity and recommend calling ahead. For weekday visits, Sunday through Wednesday, most properties accept walk-ins.

Marjan Island

Al Marjan Island is a man-made archipelago stretching into the Arabian Gulf, about 75 minutes from central Dubai on the E311. Most of RAK's international resort chains are here, and almost every property has private beach access. It's busier than Al Hamra on weekends, so arrive early or book ahead.

Where to stay in Ras Al Khaimah

Marjan Island is where most of the international resort hotels cluster, and where the majority of day pass venues on this page are located. Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah is a well-regarded overnight option there with four pools. Rixos Bab Al Bahr is a genuinely all-inclusive choice nearby with no credit system.

Many visitors base themselves in Dubai and drive up for the day, about 75 minutes. Staying in RAK itself is quieter and considerably cheaper than comparable Dubai resorts, and Al Hamra, 25km south of Marjan Island, offers the cheapest day passes in the emirate.

Rove Al Marjan Island

The pool at Rove Al Marjan Island connects directly to a private beach, with open Gulf views from the water. No cabanas, no butler service, just a solid pool and a stretch of sand at the lowest confirmed price on the island. The Pool & Beach Day Pass costs AED 100 on weekdays and AED 150 on weekends, with AED 50 redeemable on food and drinks at The Daily restaurant. Kids under 6 enter free (up to 2 per paying adult). Spots are first-come, first-served; weekend arrivals after 11am regularly find it full.

Book direct: rovehotels.com/en/hotels/rove-al-marjan-island or call +971 7 501 4600.

Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah Marjan Island

A long stretch of white sand beach and multiple pool areas give this one a family-friendly character, with changing rooms and lockers included. The Beach & Pool Day Pass is AED 150 for adults (AED 50 F&B credit) and AED 75 for children aged 6 to 11 (AED 25 credit). Under 6 free. The credit doesn't fully cover resort lunch prices, but it reduces the cost. Good value for groups with young children who want structure and beach access.

Book direct: radissonhotels.com or call +971 7 204 9000.

Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island

Three hundred metres of private beach, plus a Wibit floating waterpark anchored offshore, make this the strongest family option on Marjan Island if the kids want more than a sunbed. The weekday Day Pass is AED 150 for adults (AED 100 F&B credit included) and AED 100 for children aged 4 to 12 (AED 75 credit). Weekend rates rise to AED 200 for adults; public holiday pricing jumps to AED 350 with AED 150 credit. Under 3 free. F&B credit gives adults strong net value at weekday rates.

Book direct: movenpick.accor.com or call +971 7 246 0000.

Cove Rotana Resort

Two infinity pools, a 600-metre private beach, waterslides, and a kids club with movie screenings and arts and crafts are all included in the pass price. Both the Unwind at Raqi Beach and Family Fun in the Sun passes cost AED 150 per person on weekdays and AED 200 on weekends, and both are fully redeemable on food and drinks. If you spend the pass value on lunch, the visit costs nothing net. Open 9am to sunset daily.

Book direct: rotana.com or call +971 7 206 6341.

InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah

The infinity pool overlooks the Gulf directly, with the ShaSha Pool & Beach Bar running along the beach below. The Island Daycation pass is fully redeemable on food and beverages: AED 150 on weekdays, AED 250 on weekends, and AED 300 on public holidays. Health club, whirlpool, and sauna access are included. F&B credit is valid between noon and 4pm, so plan lunch around that window. WhatsApp booking is available and works well for same-day reservations.

Book direct: icrasalkhaimah.com/en/offers/resort-day-pass or WhatsApp +971 509 637 554.

ULA Ras Al Khaimah

A private beach with a choice of pool or open ocean access, sunbeds on a first-come, first-served basis. Pricing is AED 200 on weekdays (AED 100 F&B credit), AED 250 on weekends (AED 100), and AED 350 on public holidays (AED 150 credit). The resort stays open until 10pm, one of the latest closing times of any RAK day pass, which suits an afternoon or evening visit rather than a full day. Book via WhatsApp through the hotel's website.

Book direct: ularasalkhaimah.com/pool-beach-pass.

Anantara Mina Al Arab

Set within the mangrove-lined Mina Al Arab waterfront reserve, the Anantara sits slightly apart from the main Marjan Island strip. The pools overlook the waterways rather than the open Gulf, giving it a different character from the beachfront resorts. The Pool & Beach Day Pass costs AED 200 on weekdays and AED 250 on weekends, with AED 100 in F&B credit. The Private Cabana Pass (AED 400 weekday) adds AED 300 in F&B credit and a dedicated cabana for two, which in practice brings it close to all-inclusive territory if you eat and drink properly.

Book direct: anantara.com/en/mina-al-arab-ras-al-khaimah or call +971 7 204 2222.

Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah

Three hundred and fifty metres of private beach, four pools including a lagoon pool with a swim-up bar, and a children's water adventure hub make this one of the largest resort day pass setups in the UAE. The Vitamin Sea & Sun pass costs AED 200 on weekdays and AED 250 on weekends for adults, with AED 150 in dining credit included. Children pay AED 100, which covers AED 75 in credit plus Kids Club access. The F&B credit is generous enough that most guests break even or better on lunch and drinks.

Book direct: waldorfastoriarak.com or call +971 56 603 5172. [NEEDS DIRECT URL VERIFICATION]

Rixos Bab Al Bahr

The Rixos Day Pass is genuinely all-inclusive: AED 210 per adult on weekdays (AED 250 on weekends) covers a sit-down lunch, free-flowing beverages throughout the day, beach and pool access, supervised Kids Club and Teens Club, group fitness classes, and a 50% spa discount. Children aged 6 to 11 pay AED 50; under 6 free. A couple's rate of AED 350 weekday makes the per-person cost lower than booking separately. A Private Cabana Pass (AED 449 weekday) adds a three-course lunch from L'Olivo and dedicated waiter service for two. Hours are 10am to 6pm; dinner extension available for AED 100 per adult. Advance booking required.

Book direct: rixos.com/en/hotel/rixos-bab-al-bahr or call +971 7 244 4400.

Al Hamra

Al Hamra sits on the mainland coast around 25 kilometres south of central RAK. The beach is narrower than Marjan Island but noticeably quieter. Three hotels here offer day pass access, including the cheapest confirmed option in the emirate.

Al Hamra Village Hotel

The cheapest day pass in Ras Al Khaimah is here: AED 70 on weekdays for beach and pool access within the Al Hamra Village community. Weekend rates rise to AED 100, or AED 129 with AED 55 in F&B credit at The Frisky Fox. It's a golf community hotel rather than a full resort, with no waterslides or kids clubs, but it works well for a low-key beach day away from the Marjan Island crowds. Walk-ins accepted on weekdays; weekends get busier.

Book direct: alhamra.ae. [NEEDS DIRECT BOOKING PAGE URL]

Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort

The lagoon pool at Sofitel Al Hamra is the largest in Ras Al Khaimah, a wide connected spread of pools along the beachfront with separate swimming sections for adults and families. The Beach & Pool Day Pass costs AED 200 for adults and AED 100 for children aged 6 to 11 (under 5 free). The inclusions are strong: breakfast at EAST restaurant plus AED 150 in F&B credit at Samphire, giving AED 350 or more in dining value for AED 200 entry. Access runs until 9pm. WhatsApp booking is recommended on weekends due to limited capacity.

Book direct: sofitel.accor.com or call +971 7 209 6000, WhatsApp +971 54 233 97 51.

Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach

A villa-only property on a quieter Al Hamra beachfront, with an infinity pool that faces the Gulf. The Beach Day Pass is AED 200 per adult, with AED 100 redeemable on food and beverages, plus 20% off kayak and paddleboard rentals and 20% off breakfast at Shore House if you arrive early. Open 9am to 6pm daily. Capacity is limited and the property is smaller than the Marjan Island resorts; contact them before turning up to confirm availability.

Book direct: ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/rktrz-the-ritz-carlton-ras-al-khaimah-al-hamra-beach or call +971 7 204 8888.

Is Ras Al Khaimah worth a day trip from Dubai for a pool day?

Yes, for Marjan Island resorts. The drive from central Dubai is around 75 minutes on the E311, roughly the same journey as reaching some of Abu Dhabi's beach resorts. Weekday passes in RAK are noticeably cheaper than comparable Dubai options, the beaches are less crowded, and properties like the Waldorf Astoria, Rixos, and Anantara offer resort scale that's harder to find in Dubai at the same price. The maths is less compelling on weekends, when RAK prices jump and Dubai becomes more competitive. Abu Dhabi is a longer drive but has 13 hotel day passes including some of the UAE's strongest all-inclusive resort options.

Frequently asked questions

Are children allowed at hotel pool day passes in Ras Al Khaimah?

Yes. Most RAK resorts include children's pricing and some have dedicated kids clubs. Rixos includes full Kids Club and Teens Club access in its all-inclusive day pass. Cove Rotana and Waldorf Astoria both have children's facilities included. Most properties allow under-5s or under-6s free with a paying adult. Check individual hotel terms, as age cut-offs and pricing vary.

What is typically included in a RAK pool day pass?

At a minimum: pool and beach access with a sunbed. Most Marjan Island properties add F&B credit redeemable at on-site restaurants. InterContinental and Cove Rotana offer fully redeemable credits, where the pass value can be spent entirely on food and drinks. Rixos is the only property with fully all-inclusive pricing: meals and beverages included without a credit system. Changing rooms and shower access are standard at most resorts.

Can you turn up without booking for a pool day pass in RAK?

Weekdays yes, weekends usually no. From Sunday to Wednesday, most Marjan Island and Al Hamra properties accept walk-ins. On Fridays and Saturdays, capacity fills quickly; Rove Al Marjan and Cove Rotana regularly reach full by midday. Rixos requires advance booking on all days. WhatsApp reservations work well for same-day bookings at most other properties.

More pool day passes near Ras Al Khaimah

Dubai has 11 confirmed hotel pool day passes from AED 65, spread across Palm Jumeirah, Downtown, and the Marina, roughly 75 minutes by car. For a shorter drive, Ajman has three beachfront options starting from AED 150, with less traffic and comparable beach quality. For a broader look at UAE options, the UAE country page covers all confirmed cities.